Janet Lorenzo Poet Prose Poetry

Your Departure

There are times when I see the radiance of the sun
And I’m reminded of you when it dips
Out of sight
Like you
But the radiance remains
Ever so visible
In dreams I scuttle with reptilian figures
That make your skin crawl
Demons take up residence
They transfer reality with worn out carpets, broken records
They ask over and over why
Why you didn’t love me enough to stay
Your description of me is lodged in my universe:
I wear animal skins, high heels and pink tights, I’m six feet tall
And men are afraid of me
When the sun climbs the trellis, 
The sunflowers raise their giant heads
I stand next to them in the light, 
And the reptiles hide under rocks

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Robert Lindley September 25, 2015 at 7:52 AM Lost love and sad memories of abandonment often bring out -demons- that led one astray. Brilliant prose my friend. Highlighting and often secret dark truth many never see. A7 Janet Lorenzo September 25, 2015 at 11:13 AM thanks for reading - demons are great to write about. Somehow it reduces their significance. The healing art of poetry!

Maurice Rigoler September 24, 2015 at 2:40 PM Janet, love the surreal imagery in this poem, the unstale metaphors and similes! I see and find no purpose in suffering unless it's for a righteous cause or purpose. Appreciate you reading my poem. Best to you in your writing endeavors. / M Janet Lorenzo September 24, 2015 at 2:52 PM thanks for reading - suffering leads to material for some great poetry!